Seljuk gold ring with blue sapphire and Kufic inscription circa 1100-1200 AD
Details
- An elegant and distinctive gold ring with a stirrup profile and a thin hoop, expanding at the top to form a bezel
- The bezel, set with a beautiful blue sapphire gemstone, draws the eye with its radiance and depth
- The ring’s shoulders, delicately incised with Kufic inscriptions, lend the ring a sense of timeless grace and beauty. They provide a subtle, yet striking, counterpoint to the bold and lustrous gemstone, creating a harmonious and balanced whole.
- This Seljuk gold ring is a remarkable example of the Seljuk era’s mastery of goldsmithing and jewellery-making.
- Seljuk gold jewellery was renowned for its intricate patterns, exquisite craftsmanship, and the use of precious gemstones, making it some of the most sought-after jewellery in the Islamic world.
- Finger size G (3 ¼ )
- Total weight 2.38 gm
- A deeply beautiful and ancient ring